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US Stocks Close Flat,
Erasing Early Gains

MARKETS

Jan 22, 2020 3:11 PM CST

US Stocks Close Flat, Erasing Early Gains

As health authorities focus on deadly coronavirus

(Newser) - Technology companies led stocks to a flat close on Wall Street Wednesday, erasing the market's early gains, the AP reports. The topsy-turvy day comes as health authorities around the world take steps to monitor and contain a deadly virus outbreak in China to keep it from spreading globally. The...

US Stocks Close Lower
Amid Virus Outbreak Jitters

MARKETS

Jan 21, 2020 3:00 PM CST

US Stocks Close Lower Amid Virus Outbreak Jitters

Dow ends day down 152

(Newser) - Banks led a slide in US stocks Tuesday as a virus outbreak in China rattled global markets, prompting investors to shift assets into bonds and defensive sector companies, the AP reports. The sell-off snapped a three-day winning streak by the S&P 500. The benchmark index ended last week at...

Markets Keep Ticking Up

MARKETS

Jan 17, 2020 3:05 PM CST

Markets Keep Ticking Up

Dow rises 50

(Newser) - Stocks closed with modest gains Friday as solid earnings from banks helped extend momentum from the previous day's rally. State Street and Citizens Financial were among the latest banks to report encouraging results in a week of solid reports from larger financial institutions, per the AP . Investors also were...

US Indexes Rally to
More Record Highs

MARKETS

Jan 16, 2020 3:00 PM CST

US Indexes Rally to More Record Highs

(Newser) - Stocks are closing broadly higher on Wall Street, pushing major indexes to new record highs, the AP reports. A batch of solid economic data injected more optimism into markets Thursday, a day after the US and China signed an initial trade deal. Technology companies including Microsoft led the gains. Morgan...

Dow Closes
Above 29K
for First Time

MARKETS

Jan 15, 2020 3:00 PM CST

Dow Closes Above 29K for First Time

Just 2 months after first closing above 28K

(Newser) - Stocks ended a wobbly day with modest gains, enough to send the Dow Jones Industrial Average to its first close above 29,000 points, two months after its first close above 28,000. Traders were hopeful that the signing of a preliminary trade deal between the US and China Wednesday...

US Stocks Cling to Tiny Gains

MARKETS

Jan 14, 2020 3:16 PM CST

US Stocks Cling to Tiny Gains

As investors parse trade signals

(Newser) - Stocks struggled to hold on to meager gains on Wall Street Tuesday as investors parsed the latest indications on trade relations between the US and China as well as the first wave of quarterly earnings reports from big companies. Wells Fargo dropped but JPMorgan Chase rose, the AP reports. Traders...

US Indexes Hit
Record Highs
Ahead of Trade Deal

MARKETS

Jan 13, 2020 3:14 PM CST

US Indexes Hit Record Highs Ahead of Trade Deal

S&P 500, Nasdaq hit records; Dow ends day up 83

(Newser) - Stocks are closing higher on Wall Street ahead of the signing of a “Phase 1” trade deal with China, sending the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq to record highs, the AP reports. Technology companies led the way. The gains came a day before major banks kick off the...

Dow Can't Hold On
to Record 29K

MARKETS

Jan 10, 2020 3:05 PM CST

Dow Can't Hold On to Record 29K

Index closes below the milestone number

(Newser) - The Dow eclipsed 29,000 for the first time Friday, but it could not hold on to the record high. The index ended up falling 133 points to close at 28,823. The S&P 500 fell 9 points to 3,265, and the Nasdaq fell 24 points to 9,...

Dow Cracks Milestone
in Morning Trading

Jan 10, 2020 9:49 AM CST

Dow Cracks Milestone in Morning Trading

Index hits 29K for the first time

(Newser) - The monthly jobs report may have come in softer than expected , but that didn't prevent the Dow from reaching a milestone Friday morning. The index hit 29,000 for the first time, reports CNBC . It has since been fluctuating below that mark. The development comes after stocks rose to...

US Stock Indexes
Hit More Record Highs

MARKETS

Jan 9, 2020 3:00 PM CST

US Stock Indexes Hit More Record Highs

Thanks in part to a tech rally

(Newser) - A rally in big technology companies including Apple sent major US stock indexes to more record highs on Wall Street Thursday, the AP reports. Investors were relieved that the United States and Iran appear to be stepping away from the edge of war. The US and China also sign their...

After Strikes, Stocks
Turn Around

MARKETS

Jan 8, 2020 3:35 PM CST

After Strikes, Stocks Turn Around

World markets had fallen after missiles hit bases

(Newser) - Stocks snapped higher on Wall Street and oil prices sank following signs that the US and Iran were backing away from the edge of war. The rally capped a whirlwind of reversals, the AP reports. Markets around the world initially reeled early Wednesday after Iran fired missiles at two military...

US-Iran Clash
Troubles Wall Street

markets

Jan 7, 2020 3:05 PM CST

US-Iran Clash Troubles Wall Street

The Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq all take a dip

(Newser) - Stocks are closing lower on Wall Street as investors wait for the next step in the increasingly tense US-Iran confrontation, the AP reports. Oil prices gave up some of their recent gains after a US drone strike killed Iran's top general on Friday. Banks and makers of consumer products...

Stocks Manage Modest Gains

MARKETS

Jan 6, 2020 3:17 PM CST

Stocks Manage Modest Gains

Dow closes at 28,703

(Newser) - Stocks shook off an early loss and managed modest gains on Wall Street as traders remain cautious about rising tensions between the US and Iran. Gold touched its highest price in nearly seven years Monday and oil prices added to their big gains from Friday after a US drone killed...

Fallout From Military Strike
Snaps S&P 500 Streak

MARKETS

Jan 3, 2020 3:07 PM CST

Fallout From Military Strike Snaps S&P 500 Streak

Markets slump amid world tension

(Newser) - Stocks fell broadly on Wall Street and oil prices surged Friday after the US military strike that killed a top Iranian general in Iraq. The killing rattled global markets and knocked US stock indexes off their recent all-time highs, per the AP . The selling also snapped the S&P 500'...

Military Airstrike
Roils the Stock Market

Jan 3, 2020 8:45 AM CST

Military Airstrike Roils the Stock Market

Dow falls more than 200 at open as oil prices surge

(Newser) - Investors aren't happy about the new world tension set off by the Pentagon's killing of an Iranian commander. The Dow fell more than 200 points at the open and global stocks slumped as well, reports the Wall Street Journal . Also, oil prices were surging on fears that new...

More Record
Highs on
First Trading
Day of 2020

MARKETS

Jan 2, 2020 3:00 PM CST

More Record Highs on First Trading Day of 2020

US stocks get off to a good start in the new year

(Newser) - Stocks got the New Year off to a roaring start with more solid gains and record highs for major US indexes, following up on a strong finish to 2019. Investors were encouraged by news that China's central bank will free up more money for lending. Technology companies including Apple...

US Stocks Close Out
Their Best Year Since 2013

MARKETS

Dec 31, 2019 3:16 PM CST

US Stocks Close Out Their Best Year Since 2013

S&P 500 index gains 28.9% for the year

(Newser) - Stocks are closing out their best year since 2013 led by huge gains in technology stocks, the AP reports. The benchmark S&P 500 index soared 28.9% for the year. Major indexes ended slightly higher Tuesday after spending most of the day wavering between small gains and losses. Technology...

Dow Ends Day Down 183

MARKETS

Dec 30, 2019 3:16 PM CST

Dow Ends Day Down 183

US stocks move broadly lower to start holiday-shortened week

(Newser) - Stocks are closing broadly lower on Wall Street as the market gives back some of its recent gains, the AP reports. The benchmark S&P 500 index is coming off five straight weeks of gains and multiple all-time highs. It's on track to end the month 2.6% higher....

Dow Ticks Up 23
to Close the Week

MARKETS

Dec 27, 2019 3:05 PM CST

Dow Ticks Up 23 to Close the Week

Markets were generally mixed

(Newser) - Major stock indexes were mixed Friday as the market retreated slightly from its latest highs. Retailers and other companies that rely on consumer spending led the gainers. Technology stocks also rose. Those gains, however, were checked by losses in financial, energy, and communication services companies, per the AP . The S&...

Nasdaq Hits a Milestone

MARKETS

Dec 26, 2019 3:05 PM CST

Nasdaq Hits a Milestone

Index passes 9K for the first time

(Newser) - Stocks moved broadly higher Thursday, nudging the major indexes further into record territory. Technology stocks accounted for a big slice of the gains, which helped push the Nasdaq composite above the 9,000 mark for the first time, per the AP . The index, which is heavily weighted with tech stocks,...